outmaneuver
Translation
outmanoeuvre, outwit, get the better of
Examples
The general outmaneuvered the enemy forces.
The general outmanoeuvred the enemy forces.
She outmaneuvered her rivals to get the promotion.
She outmanoeuvred her rivals to get the promotion.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to use skill to gain an advantage over (sb./sth.) The company outmanoeuvred its competitors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outwit, outsmart, get the better of
Etymology
From 'out-' (to do better than) + 'maneuver' (a skillful move). To 'maneuver better than' someone else.
Memory Tips
Think of a chess game where you make a move ('maneuver') that is better ('out-') than your opponent's move.